How far is Mascot, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Mascot, TN to Memphis, TN is about 403.8 miles (649.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.6 miles (578.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
403.8 mi
06h 11m
Flight
359.58 mi
578.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.58 mi
Kilometers
578.69 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.8 mi
Kilometers
649.85 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Mascot
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mascot
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mascot
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From Mascot
201.6 mi
03h 05m
To Memphis
202.1 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mascot and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mascot and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Thomastown Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Thomastown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mascot Pike

    2 mi · 5 min · Mascot Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Rutledge Pike

    2505 ft · 1 min · Old Rutledge Pike

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rutledge Pike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rutledge Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mascot and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 52%
Nashville
155 mi · 38%
Rutledge Pike
30.4 mi · 8%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Mascot Pike
1.97 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
359.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
03h 05m from Mascot
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mascot and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mascot to Memphis?

The road trip is about 403.8 miles (649.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.6 miles from Mascot and 202.1 miles from Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 359.6 miles (578.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.74 one way or $107.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mascot and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mascot and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Meade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belle Meade.

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mascot and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 359.58 mi (578.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Mascot

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

Population2,411
Coordinates36.0612000, -83.7457300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomastown Road (-83.745929, 36.061211)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.25 gal
53.94 L · about $53.74
Round trip
$107.47
28.5 gal · 107.88 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.3 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.74 $107.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.61 $121.21
Premium $4.65 $66.32 $132.64
Diesel $5.30 $75.58 $151.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mascot, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Mascot is 03:15:01, although it is 02:15:01 in Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.